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/disθiˈplina/ ES

/dissiˈplina/ MX

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Translation

discipline

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Word origin

From Latin disciplina ('instruction, knowledge'), from discipulus ('pupil'), from discere ('to learn'). Related to English 'discipline' and 'disciple'.

Origin
Latin
Root
disciplina
English cognates
discipline, disciple, disciplinary

Grammar

Genderfeminine
Pluraldisciplinas

Examples

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Discipline is the key to sporting success.

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There is a lot of discipline in that school.

científicas .

She studies several scientific disciplines at once.

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How do you keep the discipline to train every day?

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Without discipline, it's hard to reach your goals.

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This word is taught in chapter 35, lesson 8: disciplina, gatito, furia and 7 more words.